Teen left for dead in Hillingdon

The 19-year-old woman was struck shortly before 2am on Friday as she made her away along the Larches, off Long Lane, in Hillingdon.

Police and paramedics discovered the girl lying in the middle of the road with multiple injuries and in a serious condition.

She was initially taken to Hillingdon Hospital but later transferred to the Royal Free hospital in Hampstead where her condition remains critical.

Detective Inspector Sarah Drew said: ÒThis is a tragic incident involving a young lady which we are investigating and we appeal to the public to help us with our enquiries. If you do not wish to speak to the police then please call Crimestoppers anonymously."

Alarmed residents reported seeing flashing lights and hearing a police helicopter circling the area for hours.

A mother, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Gazette how it was her son who first told her about the incident.

She said: "My son was very surprised. I had to take the children to school in the morning but I was told I couldn't walk on one side of the road. A police car had to get my car out for me. They (the police) were doing re-enactments, there were markings around shoes in the road - they even dug the drains up."

The Larches were closed until 4.30pm while forensic tests were carried out.

Hillingdon Police said they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and suspected her injuries were caused by a collision with a vehicle which did not stop.

The resident added: "It makes you feel sick to know something like that's happened so close by. It's such a shame being just a month from Christmas. Her poor family."